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North Carolina notched a big win on the recruiting trail today, landing three-star defensive line prospect Kaiden Robinson-Vickers over NC State and UCF. After taking official visits to the Wolfpack, Knights and Tar Heels, he made the decision to join UNC's 2027 recruiting class -- becoming the first defensive lineman

Sunday, June 14, 2026 — Raleigh woke up in a sweat and it is only getting steamier. A Heat Advisory runs from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., with temperatures expected to top out near 98°F and heat-index values pushing about 104°F. That kind of combo can turn midday errands, outdoor work and youth sports into a health risk. Foreca

Saturday morning here runs on a different energy than the rest of the week. Vendors are set up before most of the city has had coffee, and the early arrivals already know why that matters. The market sprawls in a way that resists a clean description of its boundaries. Furniture,...

A 21-year-old motorcyclist was killed late Saturday night following a short pursuit in Johnston County, authorities said. According to the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy attempted to stop a motorcyclist around 11:55 p.m. along Clayton Boulevard in the town of Clayton for speeding and running a red light. Of

Crews were dispatched Sunday morning to the fire on University Drive.

Parts of the Triangle will be under stepped-up water restrictions beginning Monday. Durham is enacting Stage 2 restrictions, meaning most landscape watering and vehicle washing is not allowed, and restaurants should serve water only on request, the city says. Dry conditions and falling water levels prompted the conserv

Carolina Hurricanes fans with outdoor watch party plans for Sunday can expect high heat and a rude reminder that summer is but a week away. Even worse: the triple-digit heat may come with rain. The National Weather Service’s Raleigh office issued a heat advisory for Wake, Durham, Orange, Johnston and Chatham counties f

"Lots of water and Gatorade" are topping the menu, as fans try to stay ahead of the heat.

Citizen tips, multiagency raid at Smithfield home lead to drug, firearm seizure and arrest of Jimmy Junior Rayford; more suspects face pending charges as investigation continues.

I n response to: Why student free speech rights don’t extend to high school graduation speakers (June 9): As a proud Franklinton (NC) High School graduate, I say shame on the Clayton High School principal for her actions toward CHS graduate Leen Hijaz during her speech. I wish I had the consciousness or the awareness o